For the first time since 2015, Nick Saban is not ranked No. 1 on Sporting News’ annual Top 25 FBS coach rankings. Of course, Saban – who held that top spot for eight consecutive years – retired this offseason. In fact, none of the coaches who were ranked in the top 10 of those rankings […]
Why is Nick Saban on ESPN's 2024 NFL Draft broadcast?
Nick Saban knows a thing or two about what makes a great football player. In his coaching career, he’s guided LSU to a national championship (2003) and Alabama to six (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2020). He’s also coached in the NFL and has sent 123 (and counting) Crimson Tide players to the pros. […]
Nick Saban Alabama draft picks record: History of Crimson Tide's first-round selections under legendary coach
Legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban might be retired, but his legacy will be felt in the NFL for several years to come. The 2024 NFL Draft will feature Saban’s last draft class at Alabama, and that could lead to another year of double-digit draft picks for the Crimson Tide. Saban, who will be an analyst […]
Kalen DeBoer replaces Nick Saban: Will Alabama maintain elite program status?
Washington’s Kalen DeBoer was named Alabama’s coach on Friday. That means DeBoer is officially the “guy after the guy.” Legendary coach Nick Saban, who won six national championships at Alabama through a dominant 17-year reign, retired Wednesday. DeBoer, 49, led Washington to the College Football Playoff championship in 2023. The Huskies lost 34-13 to No. […]
Nick Saban retirement speech: College football legend bids farewell to Alabama in interview with ESPN's Rece Davis
Nick Saban’s decision to hang up his headset took the college football world by surprise. It wasn’t one he took lightly, either. The former Alabama coach discussed his decision to step away from the game he loved in an interview with ESPN’s Rece Davis that aired on Sportscenter on Thursday. In the one-on-one, Saban detailed […]